shiver

/ʃˈɪvɝ/

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Definitions

Noun
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
Noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
Verb
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Verb
shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"